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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,171.43, 668,109.67 and 280,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,171.43, 668,109.67 and 280,181.84 is: 386,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,171.43 : 668,109.67 = 280,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,171.43/668,109.67 = 280,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,171.43x = 668,109.67 × 280,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,171.43x = 187,192,192,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,192,192,621.39/484,171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,623.79

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